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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-Pro2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was announced 11 months prior to the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M3 grades versus the Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M3 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has proportions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M3 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography factors
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.2 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
73
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
33
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2016-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $481 $1,700